I am an English teacher from Cantabria. I love Ireland, a friendly country where I had a great time as a student. That's why the name for my blog was taken from one of the most popular fairies in Irish folklore.
This blog is ment to be a source of useful activities and interesting tools for my students. I hope you enjoy it!
Groundhog Day falls on February 2. The groundhog, also known as the woodchuck or marmot, is believed to make weather predictions. Read the legend of Groundhog Day and try the quiz:
Dress the groundhog for a fantastic day!
Here you have a video in which Peep and his friends help a young groundhog find her shadow:
Today 's January 5th, the most magical and special night for kids. The Three Kings (The Magi) are coming tonight. I guess you are excited and nervous ... and sleeping is difficult for you but you have to go to bed early to make sure they are visiting your house. I hope they bring you what you wanted.
Listen to this Christmas carol, "We Three Kings of Orient are":
With this traditional greeting from Edinburg I wish you a very Happy 2013 full of health, harmony and joy. Listen to traditional Scottish melodies.Click on the piper to enter the castle.
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Auld Lang Syne, a traditional poem used to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight:
Here you have a few tips to help your kids with their English at Christmas. Las vacaciones son una excelente oportunidad para practicar inglés con
los/as más pequeños/as de la casa. Aquí tenéis algunos consejos y
sugerencias.